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James Leinhart1, James Toldi, Matthew Tennison
11Department of Emergency Medicine, Bon Secours Health System, Greenville, SC; 2Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM; and 3Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM.
Abstract:
Injuries resulting from facial trauma are common in all sports. Athlete-to-athlete contact, falls, and blows from equipment account for the majority of these events. Appropriate knowledge of basic science, relevant anatomy, and clinical skills is required to provide the correct medical care. While true medical emergencies are infrequent, a prompt accurate diagnosis is essential in developing targeted management and return to play options.
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